Samsung Galaxy A72
Samsung Galaxy A72

The Samsung Galaxy A72 was announced in 2021, March 17 With 6.7 inches, 107.8 cm2 (~84.4% screen-to-body ratio) Super AMOLED, 90Hz, 800 nits (HBM), Powered by Qualcomm SM7125 Snapdragon 720G (8 nm) and running Android 11, upgradable to Android 12, One UI 4.1, the device delivered smooth performance and multitasking capabilities. while the Li-Ion 5000 mAh, non-removable ensured long-lasting usage.

Network

  • Technology: GSM / HSPA / LTE
  • 2G bands: GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 (dual-SIM model only)
  • 3G bands: HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
  • 4G bands: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 26, 28, 32, 38, 40, 41, 66
  • Speed: HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE-A

Launch

  • Announced: 2021, March 17
  • Status: Available. Released 2021, March 26

Body

  • Dimensions: 165 x 77.4 x 8.4 mm (6.50 x 3.05 x 0.33 in)
  • Weight: 203 g (7.16 oz)
  • Build: Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), plastic frame, plastic back
  • SIM: Single SIM (Nano-SIM) or Hybrid Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)
  • Note: IP67 dust/water resistant (up to 1m for 30 mins)

Display

  • Type: Super AMOLED, 90Hz, 800 nits (HBM)
  • Size: 6.7 inches, 107.8 cm2 (~84.4% screen-to-body ratio)
  • Resolution: 1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~394 ppi density)
  • Protection: Corning Gorilla Glass 5
  • Note: Always-on display

Platform

  • OS: Android 11, upgradable to Android 12, One UI 4.1
  • Chipset: Qualcomm SM7125 Snapdragon 720G (8 nm)
  • CPU: Octa-core (2x2.3 GHz Kryo 465 Gold & 6x1.8 GHz Kryo 465 Silver)
  • GPU: Adreno 618

Memory

  • Card slot: microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
  • Internal: 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 6GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM

Main Camera

  • Quad: 64 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/1.7", 0.8µm, PDAF, OIS, 8 MP, f/2.4, (telephoto), 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom, 12 MP, f/2.2, 123˚ (ultrawide), 1.12µm, 5 MP, f/2.4, (macro)
  • Features: LED flash, panorama, HDR
  • Video: 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps; gyro-EIS

Selfie camera

  • Single: 32 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), 1/2.8", 0.8µm
  • Features: HDR
  • Video: 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps

Sound

  • Loudspeaker: Yes, with stereo speakers
  • 3.5mm jack: Yes

Comms

  • WLAN: Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
  • Bluetooth: 5.0, A2DP, LE
  • GPS: Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
  • NFC: Yes (market/region dependent)
  • Radio: FM radio
  • USB: USB Type-C 2.0, USB On-The-Go

Features

  • Sensors: Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, compass
  • Note: Virtual proximity sensing

Battery

  • Type: Li-Ion 5000 mAh, non-removable
  • Charging: Fast charging 25W

Misc

  • Colors: Awesome Black, Awesome White, Awesome Violet, Awesome Blue
  • Models: SM-A725F, SM-A725F/DS, SM-A725M, SM-A725M/DS
  • SAR EU: 0.23 W/kg (head)     1.17 W/kg (body)    
  • Price: $ 413.25 / C$ 1,095.00 / £ 389.00 / Rp 5,550,000